Before visiting Bloomington for the Little 500 Bicycle race, we highly suggest you watch the 1979 movie Breaking Away , the Academy Award winning, coming-of-age movie about post-high school friends that grew up as 'townies' (aka 'Cutters') in a college town and prove themselves during the annual…
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Bloomington is home to a long list of great outdoor destinations. While they're all incredible during any time of the year, certain places seem to really shine during specific seasons. While you're visiting B-Town this spring, check out the following parks, trails, golf courses, nature & wildlife…
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There's always something going on in Bloomington! Check out the top events happening in April 2026, and consider spending two or three days with us this season. FESTIVALS & SPECIAL EVENTS Photo Courtesy of IU Student Foundation IU First Thursday's Festival Date: Thursday, April 2 Time: 4:00 PM…
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As an incoming freshman at Indiana University, you learn about the many must-do activities that truly make you a Hoosier. Between New Student Orientation and upperclassmen friends, you're likely to learn about the things you just have to experience during your time at IU and in B-Town. Whether…
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The Indiana University campus has a collection of bronze sculptures representing pioneering Indiana University faculty members and students. Explore our beautiful campus and learn about the history behind the people - and maybe even partake in the traditions too. Herman B Wells Inside Sample Gates…
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For anyone new to the Midwest, the region boasts some of the most striking sunrises and sunsets you’ll ever see. Indiana’s wide-open skies routinely light up in vivid reds, oranges, and pinks. Here’s a quick guide to the best places to enjoy Bloomington’s skies. Best Sunrise Spots in Bloomington…
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Bloomington offers many fantastic attractions, and some of them are pretty unique to our area. Whether you're looking for attractions you can typically only find in big cities, attractions that are ranked as some of the most premier in the nation, or the only attraction of its kind in the United…
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Spring is a special time in Bloomington. Rising temperatures allow us to get back out in nature, dine on outdoor patios, browse farmers' markets under the sun's rays, and explore the glory of Old IU once more. Simply being witness to the miles-upon-miles of beautiful blooming landscape is enough to…
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There’s a long list of reasons to visit Bloomington during the spring season, but we’re giving you the scoop on the best-of-the-best activities a visitor should seek out during a flowering foray to make the most of a spring trip to Bloomington. From the iconic cream & crimson tulips to The World's…
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There's always something going on in Bloomington! Check out the top events happening in March 2026, and consider spending two or three days with us this season. Use this list to easily navigate from section-to-section: FESTIVALS & SPECIAL EVENTS Indiana Heritage Quilt Show Date: Thursday, March 5…
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